In the construction and public works sector, the labourers are certified workers who are entrusted with various simple tasks and tasks in the context of construction or renovation. To ensure their comfort and safety at...
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Window and caulking: a winning association
The professions of window installers and caulker are closely linked because their mission is common: to bring comfort, insulation and aesthetics to your home. Contact a caulking specialist before changing your windows, this expert will advise you…
Caulking against heat
A home needs to be isolated from cold weather in winter as much as heat on sunny days, especially when you consider that in Quebec the temperature can reach 40oC. Closing rolling shutter systems or equivalents and aerating...
Facade upgrade: regulations and standards in Quebec
The facelift is a set of works to which building owners are required and this operation is proportionally binding on the height of the building. In Quebec, any construction of at least 5 storeys (COMMERCIAL SECTOR including...
Elite Caulking is totally specialized in Montreal
When you love the construction trades and live in Quebec, there are several solutions to approach the profession and embrace a specialty. From the school of construction trades to learning in the field, a good construction worker,...
The ropers, they caulk towers at the end of a rope
Suspended at the end of a climbing harness, the roper is a construction worker who seems to perform perilous acrobatics but actually possesses the dual competence of the trade he practices and the specificity of the conditions in...
The competency card or CCQ
Within the construction industry, there are rigorous hiring criteria to meet. In particular, the workforce must justify skills that have been acquired through specific training or through recognized and certified experience in the...
Industrial caulking and high-rise buildings
Our sealing and sealing products are certified, waterproof with a selection of colours that blend harmoniously with the façade.
Caulking as a pest control solution in the home
In the perpetual fight against infestations, caulking is proving to be a great ally, especially when it comes to preventing the intrusion of mice. A question of hygiene for some and a source of phobias for others, parasites,...
CNESST secure equipment for working at heights
With more than 700 falls in Quebec in the construction and construction sector, high-rise work is now highly regulated legally, and that is the role of the Occupational Health and Safety Commission (CNESST) to monitor and...
Adfast’s Adseal 4580 sealants
Sealants and high-tech joints. This company specializes in silicone sealants with next-generation hybrid polymer types, a diverse range that offers professional quality products for sustainable fit over time. The colour palette is...
Sealants: silicone or polyurethane?
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The Renovate 2019 Tax Credit
The Logi renov program was renewed by the government for 2012. An opportunity for individuals and professionals alike to consider work that has an impact on the heating bill and on reducing our environmental footprint. The article describes precisely the procedure to be followed, says who is entitled to it and how to benefit from it… Believe it or not you are concerned!
When to do the caulking again?
This is when the old sealant shows signs of cracking or premature detachment, as they allow air and water to seep into your building. Depending on the types of sealants used and the quantities originally applied, this will occur...
Caulking with ultra white sealant?
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Thermography, air infiltration and water infiltration
The detection of air leaks and infiltrations today passes through the high technology of infrared thermographic cameras. Elite Cauldration (Montreal and Laval) has developed an expertise in thermography inspection, realizing that while our specialty, caulking, solves the problems of air leakage and water infiltration from windows, it was not the same for all parts of the house.
Caulking windows in 10 very short summer/winter tips
The caulking in 10 very short tips completes the article on window caulking in pictures
Could it be dangerous to caulk too much in the house?
Can you caulk too much in your home and be dangerous to your health? The question is legitimate, the answer is nuanced. The sources of air pollution in the house are numerous for some inevitable, for others unconscious. We will be...
Air infiltration in the house and caulking
Improving the energy efficiency of your home, in order to reduce your heating bill and improve your comfort, depends on small examinations that will identify the weak points of the house. Pay particular attention to the following...
Changing caulking sealing joints is cost-effective
The cost of changing the caulk sealing joints must be reconciled with the savings on heating. The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation publishes a reference that shows that this investment will be depreciated in 7 years. also a caulking of quality windows protects your home from the decay of its structure. to read …
For expert caulking of your windows
Mulco’s Supra Expert is a high-end thermoplastic polymer rubber-based caulking sealant. It dries by evaporating the solvent and its durability is one of the best on the market. It is perfectly suited to Quebec’s harsh climatic conditions.
Fog on the windows and caulking
The sudden changes in temperature that Quebec undergoes over the seasons, sometimes have the effect of producing fog on windows. It is wrong to think that bad caulking is the main cause. And, if the caulking will eliminate water and air infiltration well, it will have only a small influence on the problem of mist.
Why are there condensation on my windows?
Water infiltration problems around doors and windows
Cracked, dry and peeled caulking causes water infiltration around doors and windows. But these infiltrations so damaging to buildings also come from the condition of the components of our huis ie the frames of windows or doors, cold cutters, seals around the thermos windows … we will proceed by elimination to identify the main cause or causes…
How to insulate a window without changing it?
Winter is coming and will be here with its share of very low temperatures during the day and at night. Now is the time to improve the energy performance of your home. Often, to carry out such work, large sums of money have to be...
Why perform residential caulking?
The windows and doors of houses are often overlooked by most homeowners and residents. These outcomes only become a concern when there is a glass breakage or break-in. And yet, even when these openings are not damaged, it is essential to caulk them. Discover the many...
Caulking work: 7 advantages of using silicone
Have you repeatedly noticed insects lying around in your kitchen, drafts in the bedrooms or even drops of water on the floor and all this although your doors and windows are closed? You undoubtedly have problems with infiltration. It is therefore necessary to...
How to prevent the cold from passing through the windows?
With rising energy prices, heating bills tend to rise at the end of each month. It then becomes essential to limit any heat loss in order to optimize energy consumption. To achieve this, you must start by preventing the cold from entering through your windows. An...